Specialist support for women in
Discover a comprehensive list of women’s centres and expert services operating in Hampshire.
The National Women’s Justice Coalition is dedicated to providing women and girls in the criminal justice system with access to top-notch, trauma-responsive, and gender-focused support. All organisations featured on the Women’s Services Map have undergone a rigorous verification process by the NWJC, and the details provided are continually updated to ensure precision and effectiveness.
Women’s Centres inHampshire
Explore the list of women’s centres in Hampshire offering specialised support to address the multifaceted needs of women and girls.
These centres may provide community-based support groups, clinics, various programs, drop-ins, self-help classes, prison outreach, and individualised casework support. Their services are designed to cover areas including Accommodation, Behavioural Support, Domestic Abuse, Education, Training and Employment, Family, Parenting and Relationships, Finance, Benefit and Debt, Physical Health & Wellbeing, Sexual Violence and Exploitation and Substance Misuse.
Select a Centre from the list to discover more about their services and how they can assist with your needs.
One Small Thing – Hope Street
Hope Street offers Magistrates across Hampshire a community-based alternative to short custodial sentences for women. Women with a community sentence, can meet the requirements in a nurturing environment, where their children can be safely with them.
Aurora New Dawn
Aurora New Dawn is a charity that supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse or stalking. We deliver awareness and self-esteem courses covering topics including domestic abuse, stalking and working in the sex industry. We offer these courses in the community working with probation services.
Advance – Hampshire
Our Women’s Centre in Chelmsford offers activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join. There are also opportunities to join workshops and courses on topics such as finances and budgeting, training and employment, mental health, and others.Support for women in Hampshire with Accommodation challenges
Specialist accommodation services are available for women experiencing temporary or unstable housing situations, including those who are homeless or sofa surfing. Additionally, some services provide assistance in finding secure, approved premises or affordable housing options.
Advance Minerva Support
Our Minerva Community service offers specialised support to women in the criminal justice system across Hampshire: Targeted support and advocacy for women to address practical and emotional needs, including outreach services Intensive one-to-one support across all women’s rehabilitative need Hope Street Residential Hub
Hope Street offers: A residential hub with 24-hour support, purpose built and specifically designed to create a trauma-informed, gender responsive environment for women and their children.Support for women in Hampshire with Behavioural Support challenges
Designed to inspire and enhance confidence, behavioural support services offer women practical tools and guidance to manage social anxiety and improve relationship skills. They also help women and girls develop positive emotional coping strategies and social behaviours.
Support for women in Hampshire with Domestic Abuse challenges
Support services for domestic violence and abuse aid women and girls in overcoming the varied impacts of abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, and logistical issues. They offer vital assistance for those fleeing abusive situations, seeking refuge, or working towards recovery.
Stalking Advocates
Stalking is a crime. Our service is here to help you and make sure you do not have to cope with stalking alone. A stalker will use as many tools as possible both online and offline to carry out their behaviours. Aurora New Dawn offers services to Thames Valley and the Armed forces, we are here to help you feel safe again.
Stalking
We offer independent stalking advocacy and support in the Thames Valley. This support includes but not limited to, emotional support, practical advice, risk assessing, safety planning, support through the criminal justice system and partner agency engagement. We also offer onward referrals to appropriate services.
Out of Hours Helpline
Our Domestic Abuse Helpline covers Hampshire and runs: Monday – Friday 5pm – 8am Saturday and Sunday – 24hrs This support offers emotional support, practical advice, risk assessing, safeguarding referrals and safety planning. We will offer onward referrals to appropriate services.Support for women in Hampshire with Education, Training and Employment challenges
For women and girls transitioning from prison, specialised services offer vital support in accessing education, training, and employment opportunities. These services help individuals overcome barriers such as unemployment and the need to declare criminal convictions, enabling them to pursue paid and voluntary work or re-engage with education.
Support for women in Hampshire with Family, Parenting and Relationships challenges
Specialist support programmes focus on assisting women with the demands and challenges of caring duties, parenting, and building trusted relationships with family, partners, friends, and colleagues. These services are designed to help women balance and manage these important aspects of their lives.
Support for women in Hampshire with Finance, Benefit and Debt challenges
Financial stress, anxiety, and hardship are common challenges for many women. Specialist support services offer crucial help, including advice on managing debt, relief strategies, guidance on benefit entitlements, and connections to professional support and advice aimed at easing financial burdens and improving overall stability.
Support for women in Hampshire with Physical Health & Wellbeing challenges
For women to heal, grow, and thrive, managing physical health and wellbeing is key. These dedicated women’s centres and specialist services focus on helping women and girls establish and maintain healthy routines. They provide support for enhancing fitness, participating in exercise, practising mindfulness and self-care, adopting healthy eating and sleeping habits, and engaging in meaningful hobbies and activities, all aimed at fostering a strong sense of self.
Support for women in Hampshire with Sexual Violence and Exploitation challenges
For women and girls who have faced or are facing sexual violence and exploitation, specialised support is crucial to overcome the extensive physical, emotional, financial, and logistical consequences. These services focus on helping survivors of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), victims of trafficking, those exploited sexually, and individuals involved with or transitioning out of sex work to rebuild their lives free from fear and intimidation.
Support for women in Hampshire with Substance Misuse challenges
For women and girls facing addiction or dependency on drugs, alcohol, or other substances, these services provide vital support. This includes help with drug and alcohol cessation, intervention treatments, recovery from addiction, and managing problems related to substances. There is also dedicated support for those identifying as recovering addicts.